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diy dirt slime recipe

Garden Dirt Slime Recipe

June 26, 2025 by Jody 2 Comments

This Garden Dirt Slime Recipe may be the dirtiest good clean fun your child has this spring! What kid doesn’t like digging in the dirt a little bit? I don’t blame them, I adore it too. This Garden Dirt Slime Recipe is great when they have to be indoors and need something fun and creativeRead More

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Homemade Soothing Summer Face Mist

May 30, 2025 by Jody 6 Comments

This DIY Soothing Summer Face Mist is a must this summer! The natural ingredients in the face mist will pamper your skin after a day in the sun and sand. Dry desert air, salty beach breezes, ocean water, sweat, sand, and chlorine all the things we love about summer, but can wreak the most havocRead More

shamrock rice krispy treats recipe for st. patricks day

Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats

February 20, 2025 by Jody 7 Comments

When you need something sweet to wish luck to family and friends these Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats are just the thing to whip up. Rice Krispie treats are a classic for a reason, they are buttery, sweet, crunchy, and very addicting! Add a little festive holiday flair to create these Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats andRead More

natural homemade moth repellent sachet bags

Homemade Moth Repellent Sachets

September 22, 2024 by Jody Leave a Comment

These DIY Moth Repellent Bags are a natural alternative to stinky mothballs. Follow the easy tutorial to repel moths and protect your stored clothing. Moths, particularly clothing moths, can be a nuisance and even destructive. However, there are certain scents that moths hate and we can use those scents to help repel them. You canRead More

8 Fun Back to School Traditions

8 Fun Back To School Traditions

July 22, 2024 by Jody 2 Comments

These back to school traditions are great ways to celebrate the start of a new school year. Summer has flown by in my household and school is too quickly approaching on the horizon.  That means it is time to start thinking of back to school – shopping for clothes and supplies, gathering lunch box ideas,Read More

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Homemade Lavender Lemonade

June 13, 2024 by Jody 3 Comments

This homemade lavender lemonade recipe is a delicious twist on traditional lemonade! Lavender Lemonade is the perfect refreshment for a garden party, a church social, a picnic, a BBQ, a baby shower, a bridal shower, or any old hot summer day simply sitting on your porch.  Sweet, tart, and lightly floral this easy-to-make drink makesRead More

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

December 8, 2023 by Jody 7 Comments

Learn how to make homemade marshmallows with this homemade marshmallows recipe and step-by-step tutorial. I am not going to say that you will never buy marshmallows from the store ever again, because we all know how busy we are and we all know that those fluffy bags of yummy convenience have their time and place.Read More

homemade flannel rice pack

Homemade Fringed Flannel Rice Pack

November 14, 2023 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Homemade Fringed Flannel Rice Heat Pack tutorial is so simple for kids that even if you are intimidated by sewing with a machine yourself this will be as easy to make.   A flannel rice heat pack makes a lovely handmade Christmas gift for grandpas aches and pains, a sibling with sensory issues as aRead More

How to Make After Sun Spray

How to Make After Sun Spray

June 9, 2023 by Jody 7 Comments

Too much sun? Use this use the tutorial on how to make After Sun Spray to help relieve your sunburn. Maybe it was too much time spent on the beach, the forgotten hat while gardening, or lack of shade on your last hike but, whatever the reason, you have just had too much sun. RedRead More

Ice-Cavating: Summer Fun with Ice Blocks - How to create fun ice blocks for your children by placing toys in water, freezing and then letting them excavate.

Ice-Cavating: Summer Fun with Ice Blocks

May 28, 2023 by Jody Leave a Comment

This super fun activity is a great way  to kill an hour or so on a hot summer day. We have done this several times the last couple summers and the kids never get bored with it. This is a great activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Ice-Cavating: Summer Fun with Ice Blocks To create theRead More

Early Spring Cleaning - March Cleaning Checklist to help clear away the winter mess and organize winter gear

Early Spring Cleaning Tips and March Cleaning Checklist

February 28, 2023 by Jody 1 Comment

Get a jump start on Spring cleaning by doing some early spring cleaning to clear away the winter mess and organize your winter gear for next year. I can almost feel those beautiful spring breezes and see those tiny buds ready to spring forth. That can only mean one thing, spring is on its way.Read More

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New Year’s Sparkle Slime Recipe

December 25, 2022 by Jody Leave a Comment

When trying to decide on some fun New Years activities for the kids they suggested a glittery slime so we came up with this New Years Sparkle Slime Recipe to pass the time! Slime is activity king in my house, how about yours? Of course, anything that has flash, sparkle, and glitter is going toRead More

The Heart of Christmas: A Christian Alternative to Elf on the Shelf for your kids.

Heart of Christmas: A Christian Alternative to Elf on the Shelf

November 21, 2022 by Jody 11 Comments

Are you looking for a Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf? If you are looking for ways to turn your child’s heart to the true meaning of Christmas this year, our Heart of Christmas may provide some inspiration.   I love Christmas! The gift giving, baking, decorating, family, friends, finding a big fresh tree- all ofRead More

How to Make Homemade Air Freshener Spray

How to Make Homemade Air Freshener Spray

May 20, 2022 by Jody 7 Comments

Use this tutorial on how to make homemade air freshener spray to make your own custom-scented room spray. It is inexpensive and the scent in your home sets the mood and is one of the first impressions guests will take in when they step into your home. Making your own homemade air freshener spray is well..”aRead More

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes - Here are 25 ideas to keep your kids occupied this summer - perfect for days when your kids can't think of anything to do.

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes

May 13, 2022 by Jody 1 Comment

Kids already complaining about being bored? These 25 ideas for summer boredom boxes with keep them entertained with things you already have on hand. It’s here, I thought I had more time but before I knew it summer was here. And it has brought with it the constant refrain of “Mom there’s nothing to do!”Read More

diy embossed terra cotta pot

DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot

May 2, 2022 by Jody 15 Comments

Turn a simple terra cotta pot into an elegant Embossed Terra Cotta Pot. This is an easy DIY planter for your indoor and outdoor plants. I love the look of pretty embossed pots at the home improvement stores but the price tags can be a little bit ridiculous. Even a moderately small pot had aRead More

How to Make Snow Paint

January 2, 2022 by Jody Leave a Comment

From the first snow to the last spring snow there are a lot of days to fill in the winter, get the kids outside for some fun, we are showing you How to Make Snow Paint. Who knew that you and the kids could have so much fun in the snow with just a squeezeRead More

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

December 2, 2021 by Jody Leave a Comment

Let the kids mix up a batch of this delicious hot chocolate mix to give out as gifts! This Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is as wonderful to give as a gift, as it is to drink. Sweet, creamy,  and chocolate-y it is so much better than the store-bought packets. When kids are able to make homemade ChristmasRead More

Grinch Dust Recipe

December 1, 2021 by Jody 3 Comments

This Grinch Dust Recipe is sure to keep the lack of holiday spirit at bay! Even though his heart grew at the end of the story we don’t want to take any chances, do we? While simple to put together this Grinch Dust is a fun tradition to start with your child to keep Christmas magicRead More

mint lemonade recipe using fresh mint leaves

Homemade Mint Lemonade

May 16, 2021 by Jody 2 Comments

What is more refreshing than lemonade on a hot day? Homemade Mint Lemonade! Lemonade is a ridiculously refreshing treat when the temperatures start rising fast. That delicious combo of tart and sweet can help combat even the hottest and stickiest of days. But don’t go reaching for a plastic canister of ready-made lemonade when itRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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